Archduke tickets
About Archduke
'Maybe the world don’t have to end at all. We can just get off the train… go get a sandwich.'
Belgrade, 1914. Three hungry young men are offered something to eat (and the chance to change the course of history).
Their mission: kill Archduke Franz Ferdinand and set the century alight.
A wild, heartfelt and occasionally accurate tale of history’s most reluctant radicals, from Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Guards at the Taj, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo). Lyndsey Turner (The Crucible, 1536) directs this European premiere, designed by Es Devlin (The Lehman Trilogy).
Audio Described:
- Saturday, 25th July, 1:30pm
Run time
2hr. Incl. 1 intermission.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
20th June, 2026
End date
25th July, 2026
“Darkly comic history with stunning design and wit”
A Witty Retelling of History's Trigger
Audiences are largely captivated by this darkly comic exploration of the assassination that sparked World War One, praising its clever writing, sharp humour and contemporary relevance to youth radical...
What It Feels Like
- Darkly humorous
- Thought-provoking
- Visually striking
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy sharp dark comedy with political resonance
- You appreciate stunning theatrical set design
- You're fascinated by history told through a fresh lens
Amazing Es Devlin Set Design that gives a unique and very atmospheric backdrop for a story that is based on true historical events. Superb storytelling and acting. I would highly recommend seeing it. It's entertaining and very memorable.
Incredibly smart directing and creative set design
Lots of great ideas and strong elements but felt like style over substance.
Archduke cast and creative team
By: Rajiv Joseph
Director: Lyndsey Turner
Costumes: Evie Gurney
Lighting: Neil Austin
Sound: Tingying Dong
Venue
Royal Court
Directions
Location: Off-West End
Railway station: Sloane Square
Bus numbers: (Sloane Square Station Stop D) 19, 22, 137, 452
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